Whether they were the star of the show or just part of the cast, television history is filled with animal stars who stole the spotlight from their human co-stars. Here's a look at our picks for the best 30 TV pets ever.

Wondering if your dog's name is among the most popular? Thanks to the fine folks at psychologytoday.com, we've got a list -- in pictures -- of the most common names for both male and female dogs. (Photo: sportstermegster197/u local)

The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports that Stephen Guziak told Uniontown police that someone broke into his home between Sunday evening and Monday afternoon and took a brown female bearded dragon lizard from a glass case, as well as two flat-screen televisions and three computer game consoles.

Last week police arrested a man who allegedly shot Guziak's pit bull during a dispute over a cellphone. Police say the dog later died.

No arrests have been made in the lizard theft.

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Western PA Humane Society: Patches

Western PA Humane Society: Patches is a neutered male, black and white Domestic Shorthair. He is about 4 years old and weighs 11 pounds.